Enrollment
503
Utah · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Richfield, UT
Red Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Red Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 490093000839
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Red Hills Middle earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Red Hills Middle has class sizes near the Utah median. Computed live against every Utah school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hills Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Richfield, UT.
School address
District: Sevier District · Utah
NCES ID 490093000839 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 21.4:1 Utah avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.0%
vs 28.0% Utah avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Red Hills Middle compares with Utah and U.S. medians
What stands out at Red Hills Middle
Red Hills Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Richfield, Utah, enrolling 503 students.
At 21:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Utah median, within a few percentage points of the 21.4:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 503 students, its enrollment sits close to the Utah median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 1,065 Utah schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Utah schools statewide, it ranks #188, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 503 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students) and Monroe School (537 students) alongside Red Hills Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Red Hills Middle compares
Red Hills Middle on the metrics families compare, against Utah and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Utah | Utah avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 36% | 28.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 503 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
503
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the Utah average of 28.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 47% in Utah - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
44.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,108
per pupil, district-wide
- above Utah avg of $9,792
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 503 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Red Hills Middle is less mixed than the Utah school average of 40.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sevier District, which includes Red Hills Middle.
$10,108
Per student
+3%
vs Utah
Avg $9,792
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.1%
State 54.0%
Federal 17.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Red Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richfield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pahvant School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ashman School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salina School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Red Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 520
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 466
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Utah, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~503 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~21:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Red Hills Middle
How many students attend Red Hills Middle?
Red Hills Middle has 503 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Richfield, UT.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Hills Middle is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the Utah average of 21.4:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Red Hills Middle?
38.0% of students at Red Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Utah average of 28.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Red Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Red Hills Middle is White at 90.3% of enrollment, in Richfield, UT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Red Hills Middle?
Red Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Red Hills Middle rank among public schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Red Hills Middle ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Richfield, UT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Richfield on the city page.
Is Red Hills Middle a good school?
Red Hills Middle earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Utah median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sevier District?
Besides Red Hills Middle, Sevier District also operates Richfield High (789 students), Monroe School (537 students), and Pahvant School (520 students). See the Sevier District district page for the complete list.
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